Senior Systems Engineer

Established in 1969, Testek is the leader in Aerospace and Aircraft Component Test Equipment. Testek is a small company with approximately 170 team members, with the headquarters located in Wixom, Michigan. We pride ourselves in a family-like work environment that includes a diverse team of talented and enthusiastic people.

Testek designs, manufactures, supports and services diversified products including custom test equipment/products and standard test equipment/products. Our wide-ranging capability includes simple manual to complex automatic machinery. Testek offers innovative and competitive solutions to various sectors including aerospace, aircraft, and industrial.

We invite you to explore our website at www.testek.com for more information about our company and our products.

Testek Solutions is currently seeking a Senior Systems Engineer.

Location: Wixom, MI
Department: Engineering, Fluids and Actuation Group
Reports To: Engineering Manager / Director of Engineering

Position Summary

The Senior Systems Engineer is responsible for the end‑to‑end systems engineering of complex Hydraulic, Fuel, and Pneumatic flight component test equipment used in the Aerospace industry

This role leads system architecture, requirements development, integration, verification, and validation activities across multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise, strong leadership, and experience working in highly regulated, safety‑critical environments

Key Responsibilities

Systems Engineering & Technical Leadership

• Lead the definition, development, and management of system‑level architectures for aerospace component test equipment, including hardware, software, instrumentation, controls, and interfaces
• Translate customer and regulatory requirements into clear, testable system, subsystem, and component requirements
• Own requirements traceability throughout the full product lifecycle
• Serve as the technical authority for assigned programs, providing guidance and mentoring to junior and mid level engineers

Design, Integration & Verification

• Oversee system integration activities, ensuring proper interaction between mechanical, electrical, software, and test subsystems
• Develop and execute verification and validation plans to confirm system performance, reliability, and compliance
• Support system‑level troubleshooting, root‑cause analysis, and corrective actions during development and testing
• Travel to customer sites when required to support the technical interchange meetings, installation, and commissioning for equipment

Aerospace Compliance & Quality

• Ensure designs comply with applicable aerospace and industry standards (e.g., DO‑160, NEC, NFPA, AS9100, MIL‑STD, CE requirement (ATEX compliance a plus)
• Ensure safety and reliability requirements are identified, analyzed, and met. Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, FMEAs, and technical audits
• Support customer acceptance testing, qualification testing, and certification activities

Program & Customer Support

• Partner with the VP Business Unit , Chief Engineer, and Project Managers to ensure proposals and plans meet business and technical objectives
• Collaborate with program management to support schedules, cost estimates, and technical risk mitigation
• Act as a technical interface with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
• Contribute to proposals, technical documentation, and system trade studies
• Coordinate inputs / outputs from cost centers (manufacturing, test, and procurement) for complete build packages
• Facilitate smooth handoff between proposal and execution teams
• Support customer and internal design reviews as the technical liaison during the proposal phase
• Document lessons learned and integrate feedback from completed projects
• Proactively identify process gaps and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and consistency

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
• 8+ years of systems engineering experience in aerospace, defense, or complex industrial test systems
• Strong experience with requirements management, system architecture, and lifecycle development
• Proven experience integrating hardware and software systems
• Familiarity with aerospace standards and regulated development environments
• Ability to lead technical discussions and mentor engineers

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering or related discipline
• Experience with automated test systems, data acquisition, or control systems
• Hands‑on experience with verification and validation testing
• Knowledge of Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools
• Experience working directly with aerospace customers and certification authorities
• Experience with DOD contracts and deign process requirements
• Hands on expertise troubleshooting complex circuits within systems
• Working knowledge CAD tools (preferable AutoCad and SolidWorks)
• Knowledge of CE marking requirements and ATEX directives for hazardous‑area or EU‑regulated equipment

Key Competencies

• Systems thinking and problem‑solving
• Technical leadership and mentoring
• Cross‑functional collaboration
• Clear technical communication
• Attention to detail and quality focus

Work Environment & Travel

• Office and laboratory environment with hands‑on interaction with test equipment
• Travel to customer sites or suppliers may be required

EOE – Equal Opportunity Employer. People of color, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)